We have all of the details on the Gingerbread Displays Coming to Disney World in 2023
As the holiday season approaches, Walt Disney World Resort is preparing to once again unveil an AMAZING array of gingerbread displays. With an impressive lineup that combines culinary craftsmanship with festive cheer, the resort is set to transform into a veritable gingerbread wonderland. From the iconic Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the shores of Crescent Lake, here’s what you can anticipate during this season’s gingerbread extravaganza.
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We will start our journey this year at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, where the famous life-sized Gingerbread House is marking its 24th year. This grand spectacle is studded with over 10,000 pieces of gingerbread and decorated with edible ornaments like white chocolate candy canes and sugar poinsettias. Among these sweet wonders, an 85 lb. chocolate Santa stands proud, surrounded by nutcrackers and snowmen, all brought to life by the talented hands of Pastry Chef Kristine Farmer’s team. With 500 hours dedicated to baking and another 480 to decorating, this creation is a true labor of love. Embedded within its walls are 24 hidden Mickeys, challenging visitors to a merry scavenger hunt.
As you’re enticed by the aromas, a bounty of freshly baked treats tempts you further:
- Freshly baked, homemade items, such as Gingerbread Mickeys and Shingles, Stollen Bread, Brownie Christmas Tree, and Gingersnap Cookies
- House-made Gingerbread Ornaments and Gingerbread Houses
- Assorted Gingerbread Cookie Bags, Marshmallow Pops, and Milk Chocolate Pecan Fudge
- Grand Floridian Combo Box featuring assorted fan favorite treats, including the cookies n’ cream Christmas Tree, exclusive to this box
- Plant-based, no sugar added, and gluten-friendly options
Just a short journey away, the newest addition to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort makes its debut—a gingerbread lighthouse crafted to precision by Pastry Chef Michael Craig, using the real lighthouse blueprints as his inspiration. This beacon of sweetness guides visitors to the Holiday Pop-Up Shop, where the exclusive Lighthouse Fudge offers a taste of novelty.
Next door to Yacht Club we find Disney’s Beach Club. This resort spins a classic holiday tale with its moving gingerbread carousel. Inspired by Ducktales, this year’s confectionery carousel is a fun twist on the traditional, featuring Donald Duck and his nephews. With 22 hidden Mickeys to discover and a selection of holiday treats like Mickey Snowman Pops and Peppermint Bark, this display continues to charm visitors in its 22nd year. The snacks available at Beach Club include:
- Signature Stollen Bread
- Lighthouse Fudge
- Mickey Snowman Pop
- Crispy Rice Treat
- Peppermint Bark
- Gingerbread Shingle
- Hot Chocolate Flight
- Hot Chocolate
Around the bend at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, a miniature gingerbread version of the BoardWalk itself captures the imagination. Pastry Chef Alex Vacher’s team presents an assortment of cookies and treats that mirror the whimsy and joy of the season:
- Mickey and Minnie Sugar Cookies
- Mickey Caramel Corn Cookie
- Christmas Tree Pop
- Peppermint Bark
- Gingerbread Shingles
- Gluten/ Wheat-Friendly and Plant-based Gingerbread Shingles
And at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, a life-size gingerbaby giraffe named Ginger, alongside her companion Debra the zebra, stand tall. Crafted from gingerbread, sugar dough, and modeling chocolate, these adorable figures by Pastry Chef Lexy Ross are accompanied by a selection of treats and beverages, adding a sweet touch to the lodge’s safari ambiance.
In a tribute to The Walt Disney Company’s centennial, Disney’s Contemporary Resort unveils a 17-foot tall gingerbread castle. Pastry Chef Jeff Barnes has woven a display rich in detail and history, complete with hidden five-legged goats amongst its 4000 gingerbread bricks, celebrating the legacy of Mary Blair with artful reverence and a dash of pixie dust. The long list of amazing snacks available at the Contemporary includes:
- Gingerbread Castle Brick
- Paint Your Own Cookie Box
- Hot Chocolate Caramel Fudge
- Chocolate Peppermint Cookie
- Pistachio Linzer Cookie
- 5-Legged Goat Cookie
- Gluten/Wheat Friendly Gingerbread Cookie
- Gingerbread Latte Cupcake
- Christmas Tree Butter Cookie
- Frozen Hot Chocolate (Also available with Peppermint Schnapps)
- Frozen Apple Cider (Also available with Fireball Cinnamon Whisky floater)
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Finally, we round out our tour at The American Adventure pavilion in EPCOT, where from Nov. 24 through Dec. 30, a patriotic display awaits. This exhibit pays homage to America’s landmarks with gingerbread renditions of the Lincoln Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and the iconic buildings of EPCOT itself, including the Regal Eagle Smokehouse. Amidst the festival marketplace and the scent of gingerbread, visitors can engage in another hidden Mickey hunt, with six to find within this historic panorama.
This year’s gingerbread displays at Walt Disney World Resort are once again a heartwarming journey through creativity and festive spirit. Whether you’re savoring a bite of gingerbread or searching for hidden Mickeys, these displays are sure to sprinkle extra magic on your holiday season.
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